Wesleyan Opposes Archdeacon All Stars Friday Basketball
Archdeacon All Stars select tough opener against Wesleyan College on Friday night at the High School gym. Micky McClung anchors Wesleyan’s attack as fans expect a fast, scrappy curtain raiser with local stars and strong lineups from the city’s semi pro circuit. Debe Ross’s team, popular with fans, aims to draw a big crowd at 8 o’clock, so arrive early for seating.
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All Stars
Wesleyan College
Cebe
Ross
Buckhannon
Wesleyan
Archdeacon Gang
Micky" McClung
Clan of
McClung
Victory High
Shaw
Hawearth
Als
Buntinet
Collegians
Howearth Hay
John Smith
A la Smith
Archdeaton
Debe Ross
Final Gasoline Tests Before Hop Daytona Flight
Daytona Beach Fla Dec 13 A final gasoline consumption test and careful inspection of their motors are all that remain before Edward F Schlee and William Brock attempt the Pride of Detroit monoplane hop to break the world endurance flight record. The two aviators plan base line tests before the hop off to try two new tanks installed in the plane. They were invited to the tests Monday at the home of John D Rockefeller who is wintering at Ormond Beach. Jack Collins Boone County deputy sheriff was sentenced to eight months in Summers court on conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. Collins pleaded guilty after also resigning last Thursday with Tom Akers Whitesville constable and James Amick county officer. Amick was fined and put on probation. Akers, charged with accepting compensation for not informing against a law violator, will have a hearing January 7.
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Fla
Edward F. Schlee
William
Rock
Detroit
Brock
Sehree
Globe
John & Rockefeller
Ormond Beach
Here
Jack Collins
Boone County
Seth
Summers Court
George W. McClintic
Uni States District Court
Collins
Tom
Aker
Whitesville
James
Amick
Akers
Ale
Dog Racing Setback Hits Kentucky Betting Ban
Washington reports the Supreme Court refused to permit betting on dog races at Covington Erlinger fair grounds, upholding a Kentucky court decision that prohibited betting as part of the sport. Owen P. Smith and others challenged the ruling, arguing it ended dog racing, but the court affirmed the state courts.
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Vordes
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Erlanger Fair Grounds
Covington
Owen P. Smith
1 Langer Kennel Club
Galbette Vaccine Pronounced Success for TB Immunization
Remarkable results from the anti tuberculosis vaccination of children are reported with Dr Albert Calmette of the Pasteur Institute leading the effort. In 80000 cases fatality dropped from 24 percent to 1 percent among exposed children after vaccination using a prep made by cultivating bacilli in bile.
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Paris
Albert Calmette
Academy of Science
Calmette
Pasteur Institute
Letzelter Joins Carnegie Tech Practice for Plaid Basketball
Pittsburgh report notes Cyril Letzelter, last season’s full back, reporting for Plaid basketball practice, working two hours plus. coach Irwin sees potential for a guard role. Montreal update lists Frankie Boucher leading NHL scorers with eight goals and two assists, while Johnny Shepherd trails with six goals and three assists. Washington capta in Carl G. Ashman elected unanimously to lead Washington and Jefferson football next season. New York report covers Lloyd Hahn of Boston A.A. attempting to run both the 600 and 1500 at the next Olympics, aiming to become the fourth to do so if successful.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Cyril Letzelter
Carnegie Tech Football Sun
Irwin
Letzester
Montreal
Frankie Boucher
New York Rangers
National Hockey League
Johnny Shepherd
Detroit Cougars
Washington, Pa
Washington and Jefferson
Carl G. Ashman
Charleroi
New York
Lloyd Hahn
Boston
A. Av
Wao
Havin Wide
Cue Tourney Near Finish
Two billiard players look set for the Recreation tournament semi finals after strong showings. Peck Ridenour defeated Leach by 62 points while Joe Jace beat Blue 100-97, with Jaco proving sharp despite near misses earlier. Jaco faces the Dil Motter Clyde Show tri final winner, Peck meets Ken Haught or Jones, and Saturday’s head to head between Peck and Haught suggested a tense finish.
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Peck Ridenour
Leach
Joe Jace
Blue
Jaco
Peek
Ken Haught- Jones
Peck
Ken
Haught
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Philadelphia Lew Tendler defeated Hilary Martinez Spain 10 rounds in a card from Philadelphia. Louisville Babe Ruth beat Eddie Shea Chicago 10 rounds. Lowell Al Mello outpointed Jack Malone St Paul 10 rounds. Willie Harmon defeated Jack Civic Pittsburgh 10 rounds. Benny Bass beat Johnny Sheppard Woburn Mass 10 rounds. Johnstown Danny Conney Trenton N J Rory Shimar Williamsport Pa, etc. Proney middleweight champion Wiley Fromey knocked out Frankie Theodore Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Lew Tendler
Hilary Martinez
Spain
Boston
al Mello
Lowell, Mas
Jack Malone
St. Paul
Pittsburgh
Willie Harmon
Jack Civic
Providence
Benny Bass
Johnny ‘Shephard
Woburn
Mass
Draft causes of troubles in major minor league conflict
New York December 13 major and minor leagues clash over the Dallas draft pact that voids the modified draft. League executives from the National and American associations plan to present the issue to Commissioner Landis. Eastern and South Atlantic leaders prepare to join the push as talks spread to the joint meeting this week. Trade gossip centers on George Lister Mantish and Blue with several clubs angling for him.
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Dallas
International League
Pacific
Coast
Aceunts
Landis
Herman L. Weistian
W. G. Braghi
Virginia
George Lister
Browns
Mantish
Blue
Detroit
Senators
Tigers
Jndians
Tigers and St Louis Swap Four Players in Trade
The Detroit Tigers trade first baseman Lu Blue and outfielder Harry Manush to the St Louis Browns for outfielder Harry Rice pitcher Elam Van Gilder and a future player. Manager George Morlarity declined to confirm if George Sisler would be the third player, and stated no cash was involved.
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Detroit Tigers
Lu Blue
Harry Manush
St. Louis Browns
Harry Rie
Elam van Gilder
George Morlarity
Detroit
Geo. Sisler
Browns
Ho Getret
Sisler
Mortarity
Hurricane To Close With Salem College
Davis and Elkins College will end 1928 football with a Thanksgiving Day game against Salem College at Davis Field. Athletic director Jennings Randolph announced the home-season finale will be the Senators first home closing in three years.
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Davis and Elkins College
Salem College
Davis Field
Jennings Randolph
Senators
Akron Athlete Dies From Grid Injury After Abscess
Akron college football star Joseph Schoch died Monday from a brain abscess believed to stem from a gridiron injury. The Akron University septant from 1925 starred for the South Akron team before his death.
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Akron
Det
Joseph Schoch
Akron College
Seer Protecsions
Akron University
South Akron
Loughran Wins Light Heavyweight Title In Final Round
Tom Loughran of Philadelphia defeated Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo by decision to claim the world light heavyweight title. Recognized by the New York State Athletic Commission, Loughran said he plans multiple defenses and aims to fight Leo Lomski on January 6, with future bouts against Mickey Walker and Jack Delaney in sight. He ruled out entering the heavyweight division for a year.
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Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
National Boxing Association
Loughran
New York State Athletic Commission
Leo Lomski
Mickey Walker
Jack Delaney
Slattery
Wild Life to Hold Taylor County Meeting for Elections
Taylor County Wild Life League will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Y M C A rooms for annual officer elections. Secretary Charles M. Wells will announce. retiring officers and directors may discuss business. President W J Rowland and Howard H Holt will report on the state convention.
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Wild Life League
Charles M. Wells
W. J. Rowland
Howard H. Holt
Spaylor
Machinery Fatigue Tests In A Westinghouse Lab
In a department shop the Westinghouse linked lab runs fatigue tests on metal pieces like decanters and glasses. A sharp machine snap signals pieces exceed endurance. Engineer P. J. Erwin notes a broken strip as a potential airplane propeller hub component, with a meter indicating the exact abuse level.
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Ab Enfine
Kreage
Westinghouse
Association
Appa
Ratus
P. J. Erwin
A. Vmeter
Kresge Sells Liquor Drinking Accessories in Stores
A Washington report notes the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment accuses U S Kresge of selling liquor drinking accessories in its stores. The claim cites displays of wine kegs wine presses whiskey cocktail glasses shakers and related equipment linked to home brewing and beverage preparation.
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U. S. Kresge
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Kresge
Pittsburgh
Overnight News Summary From The Associated Press
Olympian crael train from Chicago wrecks on a rock 30 miles from Seattle. no passengers hurt. Hearst reports Senator Reed would have best chance if nominated by Democrats, but Governor Smith had best nomination odds. Kansas Democrats back W A Ware for president in Wichita meeting. Tilson notes Republican insurgents treated like other Republicans in the House. Central Vermont Railway seeks receivership in Burlington federal court with Canadian National Railways as principal creditor. Also a remark on luck being better than superstition.
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Chicago
Seattle
W. R. Hearst
New York
World
Reed
Missouri
Beleves
Smith
Kansas
W.A. Wares
Wichita
Tilson
House
Central Vermont Railway
Burlington
Canadian National Railways
Canton Looted by Chang’s Red Soldiers
Reports from Hong Kong describe fires and looting in Canton after Gene Chang Fak-Wei tried to disarm troops. Red workers seized control of the deity and key institutions, including a central bank, with telegraph lines down and the rebel force numbering around sixty thousand.
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Canton
Gene Chang Fak-Wei
Certa
Red
General Bank of Chu
Chang
Department of Finance
Northwest stern liner runs aground in Alaska storm
Sinking Northwest liner driven aground in a snow storm off Cape Mudge near Campbell River. Captain Jock Livingston and 26 crew remain aboard. 112 passengers and 49 personnel were involved. 49 crew and staff have been rescued. Vessel bound from Seattle to Alaska listed and filled with water. passengers endured sea lashings before rescue.
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Northwestern
Jock Livingston
Uner
Seattle
Alaska
Cape Mudgé
Here
Lner
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